SOLUTION: One number exceeds another by 24. the sum of the numbers is 58. what are the numbers?

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Question 272757: One number exceeds another by 24. the sum of the numbers is 58. what are the numbers?
Found 2 solutions by JenniferTutors, richwmiller:
Answer by JenniferTutors(83) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer: 41 and 17. 41 + 17 = 58. 41 - 17 = 24 (more than the other)

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-y=24
x+y=58
2x=82
x=41
41-y=24
y=17